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# Power Supply

Major report from Eirgrid says Ireland may have electricity shortages over next five winters

Minister Eamon Ryan said this morning that the government can’t be “absolutely certain” blackouts won’t occur.

Eirgrid points to surge in demand for electricity and a fall in energy sources in new report.

Minister for Environment Eamon Ryan says energy supplies will be "tight" in the coming years.

Commission for Regulation of Utilities suggests lifespan of coal and oil-burning plants may be extended to fix problem.

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# Power Supply

Waterford United receive lifeline after Swindon Town chairman agrees takeover

Lee Power represented Ireland at youth level.

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Nov 14th 2016, 4:42 PM

# de gaulle of it all

Man (73) climbs pylon to support dead candidate in France's presidential election

The gentleman was giving his backing to the long-since deceased French statesman Charles de Gaulle.

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Jun 24th 2015, 6:15 AM

# ESB

ESB union will serve notice of industrial action on Friday

The largest ESB union said it is now up to management to honour their agreement with workers on the company’s pension scheme.

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Nov 26th 2013, 11:07 PM

# Eircom

Eircom to remove 20 'hazardous micro pillars' in Dublin

The company has committed to removing the pillars by 29 November but the council said it will still need planning permission for the other 161 around the city.

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Nov 25th 2013, 12:06 PM

# Electricity

Power restored to most of 25,000 homes 'before nightfall' - ESB

The ESB says only a few hundred customers were without power overnight after freak storms blacked out thousands of homes.

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May 24th 2011, 9:32 AM